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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Regional Program Management Office (RPMO), convened a consultative meeting with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday to address issues related to the payment of Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) by 4Ps beneficiaries.

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BIR representatives Atty. Ingrid Corinne Chua-Ty, Atty. Michael Calo, and Eva Zilpah Mae Labial presented the legal basis and procedures for DST collection, particularly on school-related certifications. They clarified existing laws, policies, and the necessity of DST, guiding stakeholders on its application.

DSWD Caraga, represented by members of the 4Ps RPMO’s Data Integrity Assessment Section (DIAS) and Institutional Partnership and Program Assessment Section (IPPAS) headed by Assistant Regional Program Coordinator Jehmymah Moscatiles, raised field challenges faced by beneficiaries. Moreover, Ms. Frances Mae Ordeniza emphasized how DST requirements for enrollment certificates further burden poor families, calling for practical solutions.

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The meeting fostered inter-agency dialogue to clarify policies and explore possible support mechanisms for 4Ps families.

DSWD Caraga reaffirmed its commitment to partnerships that uphold the welfare of the vulnerable sectors in the region.
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